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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Gregor Young

Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

John Swinney and Murdo Fraser already clashed over the proposals

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill is being debated for the first time at Holyrood on Thursday.

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